Chinese Boxes

Year: 1984

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Chris Petit

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Bereft of allies, without a passport and with little hope of survival, an American stranded in West Berlin becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy. After his partner is murdered and the daughter of a diplomat is discovered dead in his apartment, he finds himself pursued by authorities and shadowy forces.

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